Explaining Moral Role of Artifacts With Regards to Value Laden Theory of Technology

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Hosseinpour, Hesam | 2017

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Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
Language: Farsi
Document No: 49943 (42)
University: Sharif University of Technology
Department: Philosophy of Science
Advisor(s): Sefidkhosh, Meysam; Taghavi, Mostafa
Abstract:
In this thesis we review different approaches to the theory of value laden technology and realize that there are at least two major ideas about this. Some philosophers believe that technology is not a mere instrument and has a value laden nature. In contrast some others count technology as something neutral which contains no social or moral value. After explaining this ideas, in the second chapter we examine different models which explain the relation between technology and moral and social values and show how this values can contribute in design and use of technologies. In chapter three we talk about different methods used to steer technology in a desirable way which is in accordance with social and moral values. In chapter four we explain and criticize the approach of cultural ad-hoc which is very popular in our country and explain why it can not lead to Islamic technology
Keywords:
Value Neutrality ; Value Laden Technology ; Value Sensitive Design ; Material Intentionality ; Amplification-Reduction Structure

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